Crates of Thebes
Philosopher, Deceased Person
1969 – 1969
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Who was Crates of Thebes?
Crates of Thebes was a Cynic philosopher. Crates gave away his money to live a life of poverty on the streets of Athens. He married Hipparchia of Maroneia who lived in the same manner that he did. Respected by the people of Athens, he is remembered for being the teacher of Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoicism. Various fragments of Crates' teachings survive, including his description of the ideal Cynic state.
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- Born
- Dec 31, 1969
Thebes - Profession
- Died
- Dec 31, 1969
Boeotia
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on July 23, 2013
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